Sheehan's syndrome physical examination
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
- Patients with [disease name] usually appear [general appearance]. Physical examination of patients with [disease name] is usually remarkable for [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].
- Common physical examination findings of [disease name] include [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].
- The presence of [finding(s)] on physical examination is diagnostic of [disease name].
- The presence of [finding(s)] on physical examination is highly suggestive of [disease name].
Physical Examination
Appearance of the Patient
- Patients with sheehan's syndrome usually appear fatigued, lethargic and weight gain.
Vital Signs
- Bradycardia
Skin
- Pallor
- Ppigmentation
- Coarse and dry skin
- Hair loss
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Description (Adapted from Dermatology Atlas)
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Description (Adapted from Dermatology Atlas)
HEENT
- Abnormalities of the hair may include
- Brittle hair
Genitourinary
- Breast tissue atrophy/inovulation
- Vaginal atrophy
Neuromuscular
- Patient is usually oriented to persons, place, and time
Extremities
- Pitting edema of the upper/lower extremities
- Muscle wasting